The peculiar test of the Škoda Yeti from 2011 full of exaggeration, which is the fault of Jeremy Clarkson from the times when he was still the moderator of the Top Gear show on the BBC, is remembered by many fans of the brand.
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Škoda decided to imitate it a bit, albeit this time with the Kodiaq model after modernization. In addition, he does not drive, as in a TV show, but he stands. Even so, there are more preparations behind this deed than it seems at first glance.
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An important topic was, of course, the helicopter landing platform led by pilot Jan Čermák. The modellers from the design department and the prototype construction experts therefore jointly constructed a platform attached to the car’s roof frame.
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“It’s a steel structure built to distribute the load evenly. It is attached to the roof frame where the roof rails are normally attached. The surface of the platform is made of wooden boards, “describes one of the modellers Petr Erben.
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The static load capacity of the roof is sufficient in this case, the Robinson R22 helicopter weighs about half a ton. However, in order to achieve optical balance after the machine was seated, it was necessary to strengthen the rear axle. So that the big SUV doesn’t sit on your ass.
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